A sticky, toxic by-product that has long plagued renewable energy production may soon become a valuable resource, according to a new review published in Biochar. When biomass such as crop residues, wood, or other organic matter is heated to produce clean energy and biochar, it also generates a thick liquid known as bio-tar. This tar…
We’ve all heard the story: biochar cleans water by adsorbing pollutants — trapping them like a sponge. Or, in fancier setups, it acts as a catalyst to help oxidants like hydrogen peroxide break down toxins. But Dr. Gao’s team asked a bold question: What if biochar can degrade pollutants all by itself? Turns out —…
By Bloomberg Published September 26, 2025 The Pinault family’s investment firm, Artemis, is entering a new phase marked by strategic restraint and leadership transition. After years of high-profile acquisitions and aggressive expansion across the luxury and entertainment sectors, the family office is now scaling back deal-making and reducing debt—moves driven by disappointing returns from portfolio…
Translated by Nazia BIBI KEENOO Published September 26, 2025 Persistent political instability, robust container demand, and the need to modernize fleets could once again drive up sea freight rates, according to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). This warning comes as working conditions for seafarers remain a concern in an industry responsible…
Published September 26, 2025 Manolo Blahnik is taking a starring role at London’s luxury Burlington Arcade at the moment with the historic shopping space “transformed into a celebration of Marie Antoinette – introducing Le Palais du Burlington Arcade.” Manolo Blahnik The installation celebrates the launch of the Marie Antoinette by Manolo Blahnik Capsule Collection, “creating a unique and immersive experience that…
By Bloomberg Published September 26, 2025 In one of the pivotal moments from the short film revealing Demna Gvasalia’s first collection for Gucci, Edward Norton asks Demi Moore what she would do if she were in a room with a tiger. He urges Moore, the matriarch of a fictional family, to surrender — and let…
Translated by Nazia BIBI KEENOO Published September 26, 2025 After days of leaden skies and heavy rain, the sun finally returned on Wednesday, September 25, casting a warm glow over Milan Fashion Week. The change in weather provided a fitting backdrop for Hogan’s “Summer in the City” collection, revealed inside the brand’s showroom, which was…
Published September 26, 2025 LuxExperience — the vastly expanded business that was once just Mytheresa but now also includes the YNAP brands — has released its Q4 and full-year results with it reporting “strong” figures for the legacy Mytheresa business. MYTHERESA Looking at just a few of the headline figures, that part of the operation…
While it may appear unassuming at first glance, just another spiral galaxy among thousands in the Universe, this subject of this Hubble Picture of the Week has plenty to study. NGC 7456 is its name, located over 51 million light-years away in the constellation Grus (the Crane). In this image we see in fine detail…
In the benefits administration industry, claims processing is a vital operational pillar that makes sure employees and beneficiaries receive timely benefits, such as health, dental, or disability payments, while controlling costs and adhering to regulations like HIPAA and ERISA. Businesses aim to optimize the workflow—covering claim submission, validation, adjudication, payment, and appeals—to enhance employee satisfaction,…
